The Watch Appreciation Thread - Page 1229

Originally Posted by Hayward 

Some of may have noticed that I tried a Speedmaster a while back.


This turned out to be a failure. Omega strap a bit skimpy, arrow hands make subdials unreadable at certain times, and the movement kept dying. Fortunately the seller stood up and took it back.

I would still like a Speedy, this time a professional, but am rather turned off by the inscription on the case back.

Originally Posted by dddrees 

If the inscription is a turn off, maybe then the movement would make up for that.

Originally Posted by no frills 

 

Dan, I love these pics of the Speedy Pro's display back. Thanks for sharing!

Originally Posted by Mr. Moo 

Kap - by unnecessary stitching details, I mean that I don't like contrast stitching (for this application) and would even prefer none/minimal stitching (this means that the strap would have to be unlined).

Originally Posted by Hayward 

I would still like a Speedy, this time a professional, but am rather turned off by the inscription on the case back.

Originally Posted by apropos 

Not sure if you guys are on other watch forums, but if you do you may have worked out that there was a bit of a fly in the ointment with my Rouge - the guarantee card came with a non-matching serial number, which in a nutshell is a really really really bad thing.

My initial exchange with the seller over this matter was a little confusing as he tried (in vain) to reassure me that all was well - he thought I was referring to the catalogue reference number, which is never the same as the casing reference number.

You see, JLC engraves case reference numbers on the back of their watches (format XXX.XX.XX), which are not the same as the reference numbers you find in their catalogues for the exact same model (format XXXXXXX). They record the catalogue reference number in their guarantee cards.

Anyway, to cut a long story short, the original retailing boutique was contacted and after some checking they agreed that apparently a mistake was made somewhere by them. They are re-issuing a correct guarantee card for my watch as I type this.

See, a hitherto unforeseen benefit to purchasing boutique-only models with are tracked a lot better by the manufacture! I can only imagine how I would be SOL had this been a watch originally purchased from an AD...

Originally Posted by Cylon 

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Originally Posted by dddrees 

If the inscription is a turn off, maybe then the movement would make up for that. Warning: Spoiler! (Click to show)

Originally Posted by Cylon 

Getting in on this sweet action with what im wearing today (on a hodinkee strap no less!) Warning: Spoiler! (Click to show) 3572 on a hodinkee dark brown suede strap

Originally Posted by in stitches 





we just got in this one at work, it if were a black face id be tempted.
 

Originally Posted by dddrees 

For me it's modern SS Daytona white, but the Speedy was meant to be black.

Originally Posted by apropos 

See, a hitherto unforeseen benefit to purchasing boutique-only models with are tracked a lot better by the manufacture! I can only imagine how I would be SOL had this been a watch originally purchased from an AD...

Originally Posted by in stitches 





we just got in this one at work, it if were a black face id be tempted.


 

Originally Posted by Dino944 

Nah...even with a black dial its still not a Speedy Pro.

Originally Posted by Dino944 

Nah...even with a black dial its still not a Speedy Pro.